- Psychodynamic approach
- Practical emotional support
- UK based counsellor
About Paul
Paul Gledhill is a friendly, down-to-earth counsellor who uses psychodynamic therapy to help people understand and work through difficult patterns. He writes plainly and speaks directly, keeping sessions focused on what matters most to each person. Paul holds a Masters degree in Psychodynamic Therapy and has six years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom.
His psychodynamic approach aims to uncover underlying feelings and repeated patterns that cause distress. Sessions often look at past experiences and current relationships to make links between history and present difficulties. Paul uses that insight to help people make different choices and feel less stuck.
He supports people with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. He also works with issues such as trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addiction, career strain and intimacy-related problems. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment, adoption and foster care, ageing and caregiver stress among others.
Paul notes experience with military and emergency services clients that began in 2019 and is undertaking a research doctorate on how therapy works for these groups. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, recorded as BACP.
To begin, clients use the site's Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling follows according to the therapist's availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Psychodynamic approaches and online counselling
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at the feelings and patterns that lie beneath current difficulties. It helps people see how past experiences shape present reactions and relationships, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, relationship strains and low mood.Paul’s work emphasises exploring repeated themes and the emotions they bring up. That exploration often involves linking past events to present behaviour, then testing new ways of responding in day-to-day life. This approach can be helpful for issues such as attachment, abandonment concerns and coping after traumatic events.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together decide how psychodynamic work might fit. Expectations and aims are reviewed as therapy progresses so the approach can be adjusted if needed.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel, making it easier to join from different locations and offering shorter or more flexible check-ins when needed. Discuss practical arrangements and session length during the initial matching and scheduling steps to make sure they suit everyday routines.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this counsellor help with?
He works with many concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems and trauma and abuse. Other areas supported include self-esteem, addiction, career strain and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe Paul’s therapeutic style?
He uses psychodynamic therapy, which focuses on patterns and feelings from earlier life that affect the present. Sessions aim to bring those patterns into view so they can be worked on together.
What background and experience does he have?
Paul has six years of clinical experience and holds a Masters degree in Psychodynamic Therapy. He is also completing a research doctorate related to therapy with military personnel and veterans.
Where is the counsellor based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Are sessions available in other languages or to people outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify the formats available. Check the booking flow for up-to-date details.
How are fees handled for therapy?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with Paul?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.